A beauty salon or beauty parlor (International spelling: beauty parlour) (or sometimes beauty shop) is an establishment dealing with cosmetic treatments for men and women. Other variations of this type of business include hair salons and spas. There is a distinction between a beauty salon and a hair salon and although many small businesses do offer both sets of treatments; beauty salons provide more generalized services related to skin health, facial aesthetic, foot care, aromatherapy, — even meditation, oxygen therapy, mud baths, and innumerable other services. Beauty treatments Facials may include the use of a facial mask. Massage for the body is a popular beauty treatment, with various techniques offering benefits to the skin (including the application of beauty products) and for increasing mental well-being and relaxation. Facials refers to a treatment for the face. Manicure refers to a treatment for the hands, incorporating the fingernails and cuticles and often involving the application of nail polish. Pedicure refers to a treatment for the feet, incorporating the toenails and the softening or removal of calluses. Manicures and pedicures take place at nail salons. Beauty salons offer treatments such as waxing and threading for hair removal.

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